11 hours agoMore Canadians are canceling their trips to FlordaFlorida’s tourism industry is suffering as Canadians react to the policies of President Donald Trump.…By Meleah Lyden - WUSF
April 25, 2025Budget differences will push Legislature into overtimeLawmakers will not finish a state budget in time to end the legislative session as scheduled next week.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida and Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
April 24, 2025House votes to ease financial strain on condo ownersLawmakers are trying to refine condo-safety laws enacted after the building collapse in Surfside.…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
April 24, 2025DeSantis defends Hope Florida in St. Augustine appearanceGov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis touted the program despite questions about its finances.…By Noah Hertz
April 22, 2025Florida Senate unlikely to vote on lower gun-buying ageSenate Rules Chairwoman Kathleen Passidomo said her committee won’t take up the gun measure.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
April 18, 2025FHP arrests US citizen on immigration chargeJuan Carlos Lopez Gomez was arrested just over the Georgia border and was held despite having a birth certificate.…By Gisela Salomon - Associated Press
April 18, 2025FSU students gather at vigils the day after shootingSome FSU studentsreturned to retrieve their belongings less than a day after they had barricaded classroom doors.…By Kate Payne - Associated Press and Curt Anderson - Associated Press
April 17, 2025House passes bill to protect parks from developmentThe legislation would prevent development such as golf courses, lodges and pickleball courts at Florida state parks.…By Curt Anderson - Associated Press
April 16, 2025Florida lawmakers aim to make child care less expensiveA bill in the Florida Legislature would streamline inspections for child care providers.…By Margie Menzel - WFSU
April 16, 2025Fewer people are traveling out of state for abortionsThe number of people coming to Florida for abortions dropped dramatically from 2023 to 2024.…By Geoff Mulvihill - Associated Press
April 14, 2025Judge faults state in manatee deaths and calls for protectionsThe judge said the state has violated the federal Endangered Species Act by failing to regulate wastewaster discharges properly.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
April 14, 2025Florida House seeks records on state agency spendingThe GOP-led House is seeking a broard array of documents regarding spending by the DeSantis administration.…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
April 11, 2025Senate president unveils compromise on tax reliefThe compromise would make some clothes and shoes tax-free and would study whether to eliminate property taxes.…By Tristan Wood - WFSU
April 10, 2025Legislature integrates Gulf of America into schools and lawsHere’s how your legislators voted on two Gulf of America bills.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
April 9, 2025School districts beg Florida lawmakers not to slash bonuses for accelerated studentsFlorida’s education funding could cost local districts millions if incentives for accelerated programs are reduced.…By Megan Mallicoat
April 9, 2025Universities face sweeping audits under Florida DOGEThe state DOGE has demanded that universities turn over a vast set of documents regarding staffing, research and grants.…By Garrett Shanley - Fresh Take Florida
April 7, 2025Cooler weather is coming; will it be our last cold front?As April progresses, cold fronts will become more scarce and we will slowly say goodbye to Florida’s dry season.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
April 3, 2025Hurricane season could be busier than usual (again)Colorado State University is foreasting 17 named storms, nine hurricanes and four major hurricanes.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
April 3, 2025Beryl, Helene and Milton retired as hurricane namesA hurricane name is retired after the storm causes many deaths or significant damage.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center
April 1, 2025Hemp proposal would regulate THC beverages in FloridaA bill in the state Senate would require retailers to have liquor licenses to sell THC-infused beverages.…By Dara Kam - News Service of Florida
March 31, 2025DeSantis proposes $1,000 tax rebates for homeownersGov. Ron DeSantis said property tax rebates could be issued in December if the Legislature acts now.…By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida
March 27, 2025Senate backs off on starting school day laterThe Senate voted to undo a law passed in 2023 and let districts decide on their own when to start…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
March 27, 2025House passes reforms on medical malpractice suitsSee how your legislators voted on the malpractice bill.…By Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida
March 26, 202532 years ago: The ‘No Name Storm’ hit FloridaThe unusual March storm brought snow, tornadoes, storm surge and winds gusts of 90 mph.…By Irene Sans - Storm Center